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Michael Emenalo 'is the leading candidate to take on the Director of Football role at Newcastle' with former Chelsea chief 'a fan of new boss Eddie Howe'

Michael Emenalo has emerged as the leading candidate for a Director of Football role at Newcastle United.

The new Saudi-backed ownership are looking to transform the club's structure on the footballing side of the business, and are looking into creating the position.

Ajax's Marc Overmars had also been heavily linked with the role, as had Frank McParland who had previously worked with Liverpool and Rangers.

Michael Emenalo has emerged as the frontrunner for the Director of Football role at Newcastle

However, according to the Telegraph, it is the former Chelsea chief who now looks the favourite to take up the vacancy.